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School Lunch: A Parent’s Guide to Getting Off Hook

School Lunch: A Parent’s Guide to Getting Off Hook

Last week as my husband was helping me pack our son’s lunches for camp and he asked: “how much longer will we be doing this?” So I did some math. Three kids x ~175 days of school say through 5th grade = 3,150 lunches. That doesn’t include...
Milk Myth Busting | A Guest Post with Dietitian Erin McGraw

Milk Myth Busting | A Guest Post with Dietitian Erin McGraw

In this post, I hope to bust some milk myths. I care about the health of my family, and what I feed them needs to be both nutritious and safe. As you would imagine, many of the parents that I consult with want the same. Unfortunately, like any other topic in the world...
Cocoa Dusted Honey Roasted Peanut Energy Bites

Cocoa Dusted Honey Roasted Peanut Energy Bites

These Cocoa Dusted Honey Roasted Peanut Energy Bites are our family’s version of energy bars.  Energy bars have become American’s favorite snack. Take a tour down the energy bar aisle and you’ll find over 35 different brands and 150 individual...
Kids and After-Dinner Snacks (I.E. Fourth Meal): Friend or Foe?

Kids and After-Dinner Snacks (I.E. Fourth Meal): Friend or Foe?

[5 minutes into dinner] “I’m full! Can I be done?” [15 minutes later] “I’m hungry! What can I have for a snack?” After-Dinner Snacks: The Fourth Meal  Sound familiar? An after-dinner snack can be a blessing and a curse. It can help some kids get in nutrients that are...